Johns Hopkins University, based in Baltimore, Maryland, announced on Thursday that it will be laying off over 2,000 employees globally. The decision follows the termination of more than $800 million in USAID funding, which the university stated has led to the winding down of essential programs. This move is part of the broader impact of reductions in foreign aid under the Trump administration.
The cuts affect over 1,975 jobs across 44 countries and 247 jobs within the United States. The university’s medical school, the Bloomberg School of Public Health, and Jhpiego, its global nonprofit health organization, are particularly impacted.
Johns Hopkins, a leader in global health initiatives, expressed its disappointment, noting the termination of these programs would hurt global efforts to improve health, fight disease, and provide clean drinking water. The university receives significant funding from the National Institutes of Health and is involved in numerous clinical trials.
The cuts come as part of broader federal budget cuts targeting USAID’s foreign aid programs, with critics warning that these reductions could jeopardize millions of lives worldwide.
